THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT
Frankie Flowers Lyrics
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Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive
Driving in your car
I may never wanna go home
'Cause I haven't got one
Anymore
'Cause I wanna see people and I wanna see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don't drop me home
'Cause it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome, no more
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-tire-truck, kills the both of us
To die by your side
Yeah, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Take me out, tonight
Oh, take me anywhere, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
And in the darkened underpass
I thought, "Oh God, my chance has come at last!"
But then a strange fear gripped me, and I just couldn't ask
Take me out, tonight
'Cause I wanna see people and I wanna see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don't drop me home
'Cause it's not my home, it's their home
I'm not welcome, no more
And if a double-decker bus, crashes into us
To die by your side, is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-tire-truck, kills the both of us
To die by your side
Yeah, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
There is a light that never goes out
(There is a light that never goes out)
(There is a light that never goes out...)
The lyrics of Frankie Flowers's song "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" evoke a lonely longing for connection and escape. The singer yearns for a night out, where there is music, people, and a vibrant sense of youth and liveliness. The repetition of the phrase "take me out, tonight" emphasizes a desire to be free from their current circumstances and to experience life beyond their own limitations.
The singer expresses a reluctance to return home, as they no longer feel a sense of belonging or connection to their own place. They plea to not be dropped off, as it is no longer their home, but instead a place where they are no longer welcome. This suggests a feeling of alienation and estrangement from their own environment, seeking solace and acceptance elsewhere.
The song takes an unexpected turn with the lines "And if a double-decker bus crashes into us, to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die." Here, there is a juxtaposition between the idea of an accident or tragedy, and the blissful notion of dying alongside the person they are addressing. This can be interpreted as a romanticized desire for an intense connection, where even death seems preferable to the isolation and loneliness they currently feel.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the longing for companionship and the acutely felt absence of love and belonging. The repetition of the line "there is a light that never goes out" further reinforces the search for a perpetual source of hope and connection, something unchanging and everlasting in a world that often feels dark and isolating.
Overall, "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" portrays the universal human desire for love, acceptance, and escape from loneliness. It captures the essence of yearning for meaningful connections and the longing for a place where one truly feels at home.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me out, tonight
Please accompany me tonight
Where there's music and there's people
To a place with lively atmosphere
And they're young and alive
Where the youth are vibrant and full of life
Driving in your car
While we are traveling together in your vehicle
I may never wanna go home
I might not want to return to my own dwelling
'Cause I haven't got one
As I no longer have a home
Anymore
At this point in time
Oh, please don't drop me home
I request not to be taken back to my place
'Cause it's not my home, it's their home
As it does not belong to me, but to others
And I'm welcome, no more
I am no longer accepted there
And if a double-decker bus
In the event that a two-story bus
Crashes into us
Collides with our vehicle
To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
Dying while with you is an ideal and euphoric way to leave this world
And if a ten-tire-truck, kills the both of us
If a large truck with ten tires causes the demise of us both
To die by your side
Passing away while in your presence
Yeah, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Indeed, the honor and joy is mine
Oh, take me anywhere, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
Just transport me to any location, my desires are indifferent, I am not concerned
And in the darkened underpass
Within the dimly lit tunnel
I thought, 'Oh God, my chance has come at last!'
I believed, 'Oh God, my opportunity has finally arrived!'
But then a strange fear gripped me, and I just couldn't ask
However, an unfamiliar fear took hold of me, preventing me from making the request
I'm not welcome, no more
I am no longer accepted or wanted
There is a light that never goes out
There exists an everlasting source of illumination
(There is a light that never goes out...)
(There is a light that never goes out...)
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